Macclesfield vs Crystal Palace Predictions, Lineups and Betting Tips

Macclesfield vs Crystal Palace Predictions, Lineups and Betting Tips

Match Details: 10 January, 2025 | The Leasing.com Stadium | Emirates FA Cup | 12:15 GMT

Quite the FA Cup storyline we have on our hands as sixth-tier Macclesfield look to shock competition holders Crystal Palace in the third round.

Key Betting Tip: Over 2.5 Goals at 1.44 Odds

Macclesfield vs Crystal Palace Predicted Lineups

Macclesfield: (4-4-2) Dearnley, Matheson, Lacey, Heathcote, Menayese, Dawson, Duffy, dos Santos, Edmondson, Bughail-Mellor, Buckley-Ricketts

Crystal Palace (3-4-2-1) Benitez, Canvot, Lerma, Lacroix, Sosa, Rodney, Hughes, Mitchell, Drakes-Thomas, Johnson, Mateta

Macclesfield vs Crystal Palace Form Analysis

The home side claimed victory in their last outing in the National League North at home to play-off hopefuls Radcliffe. They currently sit 14th in the division, having won nine of their 22 league matches, scoring 29 goals and conceding 31. Macclefield reached the third round of this competition for the first time since the 2013-2014 season after defeating Slough Town 3-1 in the second round.

They come up against a Crystal Palace side that are winless in their last eight outings. The Eagles suffered a defeat to Newcastle United last time out to make it four defeats in their last five league matches. Oliver Glasner led Crystal Palace to FA Cup glory for the first time in the clubs history after defeating Manchester City 1-0 in the final last season and will be hoping for a drastic turn in form in the hopes of repeating this fate this year. Palace are boosted by the addition of Brennan Johnson from Tottenham who will be eager to kickstart his campaign for his new club.

Macclesfield vs Crystal Palace Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with 68% confidence in a BTTS bet. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Macclesfield vs Crystal Palace Key Betting Tip

Football Park's Best Bet: Over 2.5 Goals at 1.44 Odds - We are siding with a goal frenzy in this fixture. The home advantage, superior quality of the visitors and tactical matchups justify confidence in this selection.

Macclesfield vs Crystal Palace Key Players to Watch

James Edmondson (Macclesfield) The midfielder on loan from Blackburn Rovers was the hero in his sides progression in the last round and has been an integral part of the Macclesfield midfield since arriving.

Brennan Johnson (Crystal Palace) For what I can only expect that the Welshman will get a run out, Johnson will be eager to impress for his new club and this proposes a great opportunity to get off the mark.

Macclesfield vs Crystal Palace Match Details

Referee: Tim Robinson

Broadcast: BBC Sport Online / BBC One England / TNT Sports Ultimate / BBC iPlayer / TNT Sports 1 / discovery + UK / Palace TV+ / BBC One Northern Ireland / BBC ONE Wales / BBC ONE Scotland

Stadium Information: The Leasing.com Stadium (6,355)